What’s New Today: Huawei has revealed its SuperPod AI chip system linking up to 15,488 Ascend GPUs, taking on Nvidia’s AI dominance.
Fast-Track Insights: Colossal Biosciences has raised $120 million, pushing its bold mission to bring back the extinct dodo bird, with a valuation now crossing $10.3 billion.
Here’s a quick rundown of the biggest tech headlines making waves today. Let’s dive into the top stories, from Huawei’s AI ambitions to global hiring and crypto rules.
Huawei has introduced its powerful new SuperPod AI chip system, designed to rival Nvidia’s dominance. The technology supports linking up to 15,488 graphics cards running Huawei’s Ascend AI chips. The company already operates a super cluster with around one million cards, signaling its ambition to scale compute capabilities and challenge existing leaders in AI infrastructure.
Colossal Biosciences, a Dallas-based startup, has raised $120 million to accelerate its efforts to resurrect the dodo bird. The venture has cultured primordial germ cells from the Nicobar pigeon, the dodo’s closest living relative, laying groundwork for future DNA editing and eventual revival. With this funding, its valuation has surpassed $10.3 billion.
Over 30 percent of America’s long-term unemployed are today college graduates — the highest proportion in two decades. Technological disruption, falling demand for degree requirements, and automation are driving this shift. Concurrently, underemployment affects over 41 percent of graduates, many earning only modestly more than those with just a high school diploma.
Major cities worldwide are emerging as front-runners for AI startups in 2025, each excelling through strong talent pools, investment, and research institutions. San Francisco Bay Area, Beijing, Toronto-Waterloo, Paris, Tel Aviv, London, Boston, Bengaluru, Singapore, and Sydney are standout ecosystems. From government backing to academic strength, these hubs offer unique advantages for AI innovation and entrepreneurial success.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has approved generic listing standards under Rule 6c-11 that allow exchanges like Nasdaq, NYSE Arca, and Cboe BZX to list spot crypto ETFs without individualized approvals. This change aims to reduce delays, broaden investor access, and increase product choice. Some commissioners warn it could lead to weaker investor protection.